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Friday Caps Clips: Hats Off to Tom

Wilson’s hat trick lifts the Caps over the Ducks, grades and power rankings as we roll into December, some prospect updates and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Nov 30, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his power play hat trick goal against the against the Anaheim Ducks with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Charlie Lindgren had himself an absolutely spectacular November. [Rink]
  • Recaps and other assorted musings on last night’s win from us, Vogs, Ducks, NHL, AP, FLM, WaPo, THN, RMNB, and NoVa Caps.
  • Congratulations to Tom Wilson on both his 700th career NHL game and his very first hat trick!
  • Caps’ legend Devante Smith-Pelly caught up with Wilson before his milestone game. [Caps video]
  • A few leftovers from Wednesday night’s win in LA. [S&S, NoVa Caps]
  • Alex Ovechkin’s ice time was incredibly low in that win over the Kings, clocking in at just under 14 minutes. Here’s why. [THN]
  • Aliaksei Protas is starting to find his offensive groove, and is one of the team’s leading scorers at even strength. [NoVa Caps]
  • First quarter grades, rankings of power (and vibe checks), and the latest Super 16. [NHL, Yahoo, Sportsnet]
  • Following up his Player of the Week award, Caps’ prospect Ryan Leonard was named Hockey East’s Rookie of the Month for November. [NoVa Caps]
  • Caps’ 2022 draft pick Ryan Chesley is one of the top defensemen to watch this season as he suits up for his sophomore year at the University of Minnesota. [NHL]
  • After carrying a Caps rally towel to the peak of Mt. Everest, Bryan Tropeano got to live out another dream – hanging out in the team’s locker room with T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson. [Caps]
  • Finally, happy 72nd birthday to Rick Bragnalo, and happy 35th to Michael Raffl!

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